Judas Priest are an English heavy metal band from Birmingham, formed in 1969. Judas Priest's core line-up consists of bass player Ian Hill, vocalist Rob Halford and guitarists Glenn Tipton and K. K. Downing. The band has gone through several drummers, though Scott Travis has held the position since 1989. They have been cited as an influence on many heavy metal musicians and bands. Their popularity and status as one of the definitive heavy metal bands has earned them the nickname "Metal Gods" from their song of the same name. They have sold over 35 million albums worldwide.
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- Wikipedia article on Judas Priest
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- Last.fm page on Judas Priest
- MusicBrainz entry on Judas Priest
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BBC Reviews 
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Hell Bent For Leather 2001
Reviewed by Sid Smith
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British Steel 2001
Reviewed by Sid Smith
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